"NEVER DONE" - 1970 Chevelle - GAP Industries

[GAP Industries]

Recently an older build got some recognition via the All Chevy Performance magazine.

Deemed "NEVER DONE" the 1970 Chevelle began as a vehicle that needed a suspension update and then one thing turned into another. A simple suspension update snowballed into a build that it worthy of any childhood dream that rolls down the road.

This Chevelle will go as good as it will show! The LME built 468 cubic inch LSX is ready to pump out ~850 N/A horsepower before the GO FAST button is pushed, so with the addition of a 300+ shot of nitrous provided by Nitrous Outlet, that gives this LSX an increase to ~1,150. All of this power is feed through a RPM Level V 4L80E, so we can cruise with the best of them during those cruise nights.

Below is most of the build list and some amazing shots done by John at NotStock Photography. Enjoy!

Engine
Type: Chevrolet Performance LSX376
Displacement: 468 ci
Compression Ratio: 12:1
Cylinder Heads: Aluminum Brodix LS7 by Late Model Engines (LME)
Rotating Assembly: Callies Magnum wet-sump crankshaft, Callies Ultra Billet H-beam connecting rods, Diamond Forged 12:1 pistons
Induction: Mast Motorsports LS7 single-plane, two-piece intake manifold, Accufab 6500 throttle body
Fuel Injection: Holley Dominator
Power Adder: Nitrous Outlet 300 shot dual-rail nitrous system
Valve Covers: Custom-Fabricated Big-Block with Billet Specialties adapters
Accessory Drive: Vintage Air Front Runner
Exhaust: GAP Industries custom headers, custom 4-inch stainless steel exhaust, Borla mufflers
Output: 850 N/A, 1,150 on nitrous

Drivetrain
Transmission: RPM Level V 4L80E
Rear Axle: Moser Fab9 housing, 4.10 gear, spools, Moser 40-spline axles

Chassis
Chassis: Boxed and narrowed rear framerails by GAP Industries
Front Suspension: TRZ control arms, TRZ spindles, Strange Engineering double-adjustable coilover shocks, Moroso Trick springs, custom-mounted power rack-and-pinion steering
Rear Suspension: TRZ Motorsports control arms, custom 1.250-inch sway bar, Strange Engineering double-adjustable shocks, Moroso Trick springs
Brakes: Wilwood 11-inch rotors, four-piston calipers

Wheel & Tires
Wheels: Weld Racing Alumaster 17x4.5 front, 15x12 rear
Tires: Hooser Drag Racing 27.5x4.5x17 front, Hoosier Quick Time Pro 29x14.5x15 rear

Interior
Safety Harness: RJS Racing Equipment racing harness
Rollcage: 10-point 4130 chromoly by GAP Industries
Steering: Ididit tilt column, Summit Racing steering wheel
Shifter: Horseshoe, stock converted to od
Dash: Factory
Console: Factory Modified
Instrumentation: Dakota Digital HDX gauges
Stereo: RetroSound head unit
HVAC: Vintage Air
Wiring: American Autowire by GAP Industries

Exterior
Paint: Glasurit Boyd Coddington Red
Hood: Harwood fiberglass

Grab the full build details by grabbing your copy of All Chevy Performance on newsstands or visit their website below.

Magazine Feature: October 2024 All Chevy Performance - "NEVER DONE"